Motown Legends

27th June 2009, MEN Arena
28th June 2009, Liverpool Arena

To tie in with the celebration of 50 years of Motown in 2009 this very special tour has an outstanding line up of the cream of the era that features The Commodores, Mary Wilson Of The Supremes, Martha Reeves & The Vandella’s, The Miracles and JR. Walker’s All Stars.

THE COMMODORES – are one of the biggest-selling groups of the 70s and had many of the decades best loved hits including ‘Three Times A Lady’(Motown’s biggest selling single ever!), ‘Sail On’ and ‘Easy’ .

MARY WILSON OF THE SUPREMES – Mary Wilson was one third of the most successful female singing groups in recording history. The Supremes became America’s most prolific hit makers and helped establish the distinct Motown sound that made the band one of the most influential and successful icons of the 60s & 70s. Their many hits include ‘Baby Love’ ‘Where Did Our Love Go’, ‘Stop! In The Name Of Love’ and ‘You Can’t Hurry Love’.

MARTHA REEVES & THE VANDELLAS - With The Vandellas she had many hits including ‘Nowhere To Run’ and ‘Dancing In The Street’. Martha also provided vocals on Marvin Gaye’s first three hits.

THE MIRACLES - Were the first Motown group to break through giving the label its first gold record for selling a million copies. Their hits include ‘Tears Of A Clown’, ‘Love Machine’ and ‘Tracks Of My Tears’. Bobby Rogers’s alongside former frontman Smokey Robinson co wrote some of the most memorable Motown songs including "Going To a Go-Go" (Miracles) & "The Way You Do The Things You Do" (Temptations).

JR. WALKER ‘S ALL STARS - Known the world over as the "Ultimate Motown Party Band", Jr. Walker’s "All Stars" present a spectacular live performance of unforgettable, non-stop foot stomping hits including ‘Road Runner’, ‘What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)’, ‘Walk In The Night’ and ‘Take Me Girl, I’m Ready’.

This promises to be a night to remember so don't miss your chance to see Once in a Lifetime: Motown Legends Live in 2009.

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